| The good news for all who have been diagnosed | | | | acupuncture, had a success rate of only 25%. Only |
| with infertility problems is that there are few | | | | 19 women became pregnant. As you can see from |
| methods available that can assist in treating the | | | | the above information, acupuncture can be effective |
| problem. In spite of that fact that we live in a | | | | in treating infertility. |
| technologically advanced world, and the IVF success | | | | Let's go on to the main area of discussion and find |
| rates are growing, science does not complete the | | | | out how exactly acupuncture treats infertility. It has |
| fertility treatment picture. That is not to say that IVF | | | | been used for many infertility problems successfully. |
| is not effective, as it certainly is, and has helped | | | | It is used in conjunction with herbs to reduce follicle |
| many couples have a child. | | | | stimulating hormone (FSH) and polycystic ovarian |
| You would be surprised to know that many couples | | | | syndrome (PCOS). In conjunction with IVF, |
| are turning their backs on technology for infertility | | | | acupuncture is done simultaneously with intrauterine |
| problems. Many are turning to acupuncture for | | | | insemination or embryo transfer and this can increase |
| infertility - an ancient Chinese art that has helped | | | | the chances of success. Normally, a series of |
| many women become mothers. So what exactly is | | | | acupuncture treatments would be done a few |
| acupuncture? It is a therapy during which very thin | | | | months before the first procedure. It will also be |
| needles are inserted under the skin at specific points | | | | continued for three months after the pregnancy |
| on the body. | | | | begins to protect the fetus during that time when |
| The needles have to be inserted exactly at those | | | | the risk of miscarriage is greatest. |
| points and only a skilled acupuncturist can locate | | | | If you are considering acupuncture treatments along |
| those points in your body and stimulate them | | | | with IVF, then it is reasonable to consider whether |
| effectively. The needles regulate specific body | | | | the additional costs are warranted. IVF costs add up |
| functions and can control various physical problems. | | | | to almost $10,000 per cycle. If you are above 35, |
| Like the saying goes, "old is gold" and similarly, this | | | | then you may need three to five cycles of IVF |
| treatment seems to carry its reputation on and on in | | | | treatment. Compared to acupuncture for infertility |
| the medical field. | | | | treatment, it is quite expensive. Acupuncture |
| Acupuncture is gaining popularity when compared to | | | | treatment costs around $1,000 per cycle and it could |
| other fertility treatments as it has proven to be | | | | be an investment that can save you lot of money. I |
| more beneficial. Research has shown that | | | | can't recommend a better treatment which has both |
| acupuncture has increased the rate of pregnancy in | | | | a high success rate and low cost. So if you want to |
| women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). These | | | | have acupuncture as your first treatment, it is |
| findings are well-supported by a study done in 2002 | | | | important to find a good practitioner who is known |
| on 150 women undergoing IVF. Thirty-six women out | | | | to your doctor. It is also worth making sure that you |
| of 75 who received acupuncture got pregnant. This is | | | | are fully covered for acupuncture by your insurance |
| a success rate of 48.0%! Similarly, a study of 75 | | | | policy. |
| women who received IVF treatment without | | | | |